The straight goods on Kicking Horse Bike Park, straight from the trail crew’s fingertips.
Now that the wedding season has kicked in, the blazing speed of trail work progress at Kicking Horse Bike Park has ebbed somewhat. With all the stags and nuptials going on, we’ve had to spread the love beyond the slopes. But that doesn’t mean all the romance is gone. Not at all.
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Check out Norcos’ complete range of mountain bikes for 2011. Full Specs and prices to come within the next day.
*Prices have been added to all pictures*
Over 30 studio shots inside!

The Claymore Challenge will be here in three short days.
Watch a highlight video from the past events to get pumped for the action at Highland Mountain Bike Park in Northfield New Hampshire.

There are some well known MTB mecca’s on earth: Whistler, Moab, Durango, 2 Alpes, Portes du Soleil. What about the less well known spots, are there any gems hiding amongst the coal? You bet there is.
If you want an example of a well run, rider supported, community driven mountain bike gem, look no further than the US Pacific Northwest and Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, Washington.

Source: Connor Macleod and Derek Dix
The 2010 Canadian National Downhill Championships is now in the bag, after months of anticipation. Andrew Mitchell of Victoria, BC, and Micayla Gatto of West Vancouver, BC, both reclaimed their Canadian Elite Titles.
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(Northfield, NH)- Riders from all over the world descended on Highland Mountain Bike Park today to compete in the 3rd Annual Claymore Challenge. Riders will battle it out for the coveted Claymore sword as well as points for a Gold level event in the FMBA World Tour. The Claymore is the 13th stop in the tour and looks to be one of the most favored by the riders.

Trek chose Chatel, France, to launch their new bikes and I was lucky enough to be able to attend and deliver you the goods. In this first update you’ll find information on the new 180 mm Fox 36 equipped 2011 Trek Scratch, including a video explaining the custom tuning that has been done to it’s DHX RC4 shock.
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Source: Dave Smutok
Dave just sent over a few pics of his ALL NEW Rocky Mountain Slope Style bike. This bike is never going to production and was made in Vancouver, B.C. for Gully, Smutok, and Jarrett to compete on, there will only be 10 made.
4 inches of slope slaying machine inside,

No Fuss Events are always a regular on my calendar; over the past few years I’ve filmed and produced event videos at most of their major events. 10 Under the Ben, Glen Nevis River Race and the Endurance Downhill, I’ve been to them all, filmed a video and met a lot of great people along the way.
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Check out my edit from Goatstyle this past weekend!
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